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Senior Data Scientist

Elite SEM - Philadelphia, PA4.0

As the Senior Data Scientist you will help us discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data and develop our AI/ML capabilities . Your primary focus will be leading the application of data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems to deliver to data driven intelligence to our clients. Being part of a small team, this person will be a major player in shaping the future of data science (AI/ML) within Elite SEM.

Essential Functions:

Establish AI/ML development standards and lead the data science governance

Selecting features, building and optimizing classifiers using machine learning techniques

Data mining using state-of-the-art methods

Extending company's data with third party sources of information when needed

Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems

Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis

Functional lead and point of contact with business partners to support the needs and goals of all Elite SEM.

Lead analytical projects by leveraging and coaching Jr Data Scientists.

Core Competencies:

Leadership and Persistence Competence/Command Skills – Takes the initiative to lead and get things done. Works effectively in the face of stress, ambiguity, difficult situations and shifting priorities. History of achieving aggressive organizational goals and objectives, conveying sense of urgency while moving beyond challenges and obstacles.

Knowledge and skills in the use of current state of the art machine learning frameworks such as H2O, Keras, TensorFlow and Spark, etc.

Demonstrated ability to implement new algorithms and methodologies from leading open source initiatives

Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation is a plus such as Tableau

Ability to work independently with high energy, enthusiasm and persistence

Experience in writing and presenting results

Fast learner; Curiosity and a voracious appetite to learn

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Hadoop-based technologies (e.g. MapReduce, Hive and Pig)

SQL-based technologies (e.g. Redshift, PostgreSQL and MySQL)

NoSQL technologies (e.g. Cassandra and MongoDB)

Data warehousing solutions

Predictive modeling, NLP and text analysis

UNIX, Linux, Solaris and MS Windows

Drives Excellent execution

Results Oriented with measurable results

About Elite SEM: Elite SEM is an award-winning digital marketing agency. Founded on search, focused on holistic performance-driven digital marketing, Elite expertise spans Paid Search, SEO, Shopping & Feed, Display Advertising, Paid Social, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), and Insight & Analytics. Elite brings a unique business model to the market that ties account performance to account managers, and rewards our teams for continuous performance and satisfied clients with a share of company profits. Elite SEM survives and thrives by the mantra "Great Lives for Great People" – this includes employees, clients, partners, vendors, fans and everyone that crosses our paths. Our core values – Love What You Do, Circle of Education, Attitude of Gratitude, and Strive for Greatness – help foster this goal each and every day.

Disclaimer: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Elite SEM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Working Conditions: Working indoors, sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, lifting no more than 10 pounds.